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Not too long ago, I had written about Gov. Christie’s plan to help returning veterans and the problems they are facing, including homelessness. I have no idea how things are progressing, and hopefully it hasn’t fallen by the wayside.

CRANFORD—A representative of SCORE will present a free seminar entitled “Starting and Managing a Successful Business” at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, on Tuesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. The program is sponsored by the Cranford Public Library and all are welcome.

CLARK — The Skulski Art Gallery of the Polish Cultural Foundation in Clark will present a photographic show featuring works of three photographers, Jan Bogdanski, Frederick Dammont and Roman Demko, from May 11 to 31.

This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day, one of those Hallmark holidays that’s pretty hard to pan. Even people who hate to spend money on expensive cards and flowers are willing to break the bank for Mother’s Day.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Applications are now being accepted for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps, whose mission is to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature at the more than 7,000 acres of Open Space owned and maintained by Middlesex County.

ELIZABETH-This year National Police Week is May 12-19. This is from 1923 material: At the present time (1923) the City’s Police Department has 115 patrolmen, seven members of the bicycle squad, four of the motorcycle division; the detective squad consists of four sergeants and six detectives. There is also a patrol wagon service, and traffic laws are enforced.

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders encourages the public to celebrate cultural diversity by attending the Multicultural Fair hosted by the Union County Vo-Tech School in Scotch Plains on Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TRENTON – A Newark man was indicted today for allegedly stealing approximately $1.2 million from two mortgage lenders by using a stolen identity and false information to obtain two home loans, which he used to sell his home in Newark and acquire a luxury home in Georgia, Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced.